Popular actress, Funke Akindele and sweetheart, JJC Skillzhave made their first public appearance as a couple.

The lovebirds who whisked themselves away for a private wedding last week were present at MC Abbey’s Comedy Show“I laff with MC Abbey” in London on August 27, 2016

Yesterday, August 30, 2016, the new couple released a press statement explaining why she opted for a private ceremony with her new husband Abdulrasheed Bello in London.

According to the press release, the couple said, “The decision to do it quietly was right for us and we pray for the understanding of our close friends and fans at this offer of a lifetime moment. At a good time, we shall look back and in appreciation of divine grace and your support, we shall celebrate milestones and where we are in life.”

The story of Funke Akindele and JJC dating broke out in February 2016. According to Entertainment Express, the singer proposed to Funke Akindele who was overwhelmed by the proposal of the singer was moved to tears when he popped the question.

Funke Akindele separated from ex-husband, Kehinde Almaroof in 2013 while JJC has 3 children from three women.

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